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Climbing the Gift Annuity Ladder
Charitable gift annuities can offer Northwestern alumni and friends a form of laddering that ensures higher payouts as well as the personal satisfaction ... more>>

Creative Charitable Gift Annuity “Apps”
There seems to be no end to the useful applications generous people have found for charitable gift annuities ... more>>

Do I Really Need an Attorney to Write My Will?
There are countless ways to go wrong with a do-it-yourself will, and it pays to have the expert guidance of an estate planning attorney. ... more>>

Hidden Sources of Retirement Income
Many retired men and women report that their biggest concern in life is simply running out of money. ... more>>